This week, Israel will mark the 75th anniversary of the modern Jewish
state’s independence. However, in the 24 preceding hours, the Israeli
people will first commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day. The tradition is
quite straightforward: it is incumbent upon a society to remember those
who fought and died to ensure their freedom prior to celebrating that
freedom.

**Israel at 75**

Since the modern state of Israel’s founding, she has faced a
consistent onslaught of attacks – from terrorism to full scale
conflict to economic warfare – aimed at wiping the Jewish state from
the face of the earth. Through it all, Israel has survived and thrived
with her moral integrity intact.

Despite the threats to her survival, today the population of Israel is
nearly 12 times larger than it was when the Jewish state declared its
independence in 1948. Israel remains a free and prosperous nation,
whose citizens, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or socio-economic
factors  enjoy protected human and civil rights .

Moreover, Israel is at the forefront of technological advancement, has
an exceptionally educated population, and serves as a stalwart ally to
the United States and the principles and values that birthed the modern
Jewish state and the free nations of the world. Above all else,
Israel’s success as a nation must be attributed to the blessings of
God and the application of His Divine word into the ethos of the Jewish
state. But you too have played a part in Israel’s ability to weather
the endless sandstorms of the Middle East.

**Your Role and Your Impact**

Our role as Believers who heed our Biblical mandate to stand with His
Chosen People has not been insignificant. In recent years, we have
advanced numerous pieces of legislation that have strengthened the
U.S.-Israel relationship and helped Israel protect herself from those
evil forces who persist in their desire to destroy the Jewish state.

To name just a few feats that we have accomplished  together: 35
states have now advanced anti-BDS legislation creating an impenetrable
firewall defending Israel’s economy. In 2022, we helped advance the
Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defenses (DEFEND) Act and
beat back efforts by fringe members of Congress to deny Israel a
resupply of its Iron Dome Missile Defense System. In the preceding year,
with your support, the US-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement
Act advanced to the President’s desk as part of the FY 2022 National
Defense Authorization Act, and in 2021, the Never Again Education Act,
likewise, was signed into law.

Other items we’ve helped make happen in recent years include the U.S.
decision to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to its rightful place in
Jerusalem, American recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan
Heights, and the advancement of the Taylor Force Act, which directly
combats the Palestinian Authority’s pay-to-slay program. We’ve also
backed sanctions against pariah states like Iran and Turkey and advanced
legislation targeting the financial infrastructure of Iran’s
preeminent terrorist proxy, Hezbollah.

**Towards the Future**

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We’re, of course, pleased that with God’s abundant grace and favor
we’ve been able to play a part in Israel’s defense; however, we’ve
no intention of resting on our laurels. There remain significant threats
both directly in front of us and on the horizon. The Iran-China-Russia
axis of authoritarianism is on the march and sadly – save U.S. support
for Ukraine – much of Washington’s response to the realities of
modern international affairs has been feckless.

None of the policy successes we listed, nor the numerous others that
have occurred since CUFI’s founding, would have happened without you.
The most engaged members of Christians United for Israel read this
Action Update. You know the issues, you go beyond the headlines, and you
equip yourselves with knowledge necessary to be the most effective
pro-Israel activist.

But the linchpin to playing your role in securing Israel’s next 75
years, is simply showing up and making your voice heard. From the CUFI
Washington Summit (July 16 – 18) to responding to CUFI Action Alerts
and standing up to support pro-Israel policies in your state capital,
these are the moments when you can put your knowledge, passion, and
obedience to the Lord to exceptionally effective use.

So, as Israel celebrates the 75th anniversary of her independence, our
message is simple: Let us remember those who gave their lives in pursuit
of this holy mission and let us celebrate the amazing accomplishment
that is the modern state of Israel. And then, let’s get back to work
ensuring Israel’s future for generations to come.

Sincerely,

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